Manager: Jorge Sampaoli. The 58-year- old’s playing career was cut short at youth level by serious injury but he’s since found his niche in management. In 2015, he steered Chile to the Copa America title.

Captain: The five-time Ballon D’or winner Lionel Messi. As opposed to the Carte D’or winner which is a mid-market ice cream with ideas above its station.

Star Man: See above. This, in all likelihood, is Lionel Messi’s last chance to claim the one thing from his CV that’s missing. He came close last time – and won the Golden Ball as the player’s best tournament – but time is running out.

Rising star: Atletico Madrid’s Angel Correa. The talented 23-year- old is unlikley to get a start (not with Gonzalo Higuain, Sergio Aguero and Paolo Dybala ahead of him in the pecking order) but will be a useful option on the bench.